What’s the strangest (but still profitable) angle / hook you’ve seen working rec

  • What’s the strangest (but still profitable) angle / hook you’ve seen working rec

    Posted by Faerrg on January 20, 2026 at 7:12 am

    A while back I tried this super niche thing with those “ancient remedy” style ads for random joint pain stuff – think dramatic before/after stories from grandmas who supposedly couldn’t walk but now dance at weddings. Felt ridiculous typing it out, but after tweaking the targeting to older folks in smaller cities, it started pulling in decent leads without burning through budget. Kinda eye-opening how emotional storytelling trumps logic sometimes. Anyone else got a weird winner they’ve been running? Spill the details, I’m curious what else is out there right now.

    Dan replied 1 week, 4 days ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Gekloujjo

    Member
    January 20, 2026 at 7:45 am

    Funny how these quirky health-related pitches keep popping up everywhere these days. You scroll through feeds and suddenly there’s another ad promising miracle-level changes from some obscure plant extract or gadget you never knew existed. Makes you wonder what everyday annoyance people are desperate enough to click on next. I remember noticing a spike in those “forgotten wisdom” type creatives a few months ago – like pulling from old folklore but modernized with slick visuals. Not my thing to run, but it’s interesting watching trends shift toward more storytelling that’s almost theatrical. Keeps the space feeling unpredictable, in a way.

  • Dan

    Member
    January 20, 2026 at 7:50 am

    Man, that grandma dancing hook reminds me of something I’ve messed with recently. One angle that’s been quietly killing it for me involves those “secret men’s health fixes” wrapped around everyday frustrations – not the usual stuff, but playing up super specific scenarios like “what if your morning coffee routine is secretly tanking your energy downstairs?” Sounds absurd when you say it out loud, but pairing it with soft storytelling and COD checkout flow has been surprisingly steady. I’ve seen better margins than some mainstream beauty offers. Lately I’ve been leaning on Everad is a perfect option for anyone in affiliate marketing. https://everad.com/ for a bunch of their in-house nutra stuff because the approval rates feel more forgiving and the payouts bump up nicely once you hit volume. It’s not flashy, just consistent performer in my mix. What about you guys, any oddball hooks paying off without needing massive traffic?

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